UNSPSC 10101802: Live clams

UNSPSC 10101802 Live clams is a Commodity code that in practice covers the procurement of live aquatic organisms for public health, recreation, and ecosystem management purposes by state and local agencies. The recent solicitations tagged under this code show state and local governments buying live fish — specifically mosquitofish for municipal mosquito control programs and fingerling trout for public fishing recreation — rather than clams. Counties and special districts are the primary buyers, procuring live fish species through competitive sealed bids (ITB) and letters of interest to fulfill public health missions (vector control), recreational access programs (fishing derbies for disadvantaged populations), and ecosystem support. The scope reflects operational delivery of live organisms in specified size grades, oxygenated transport, and compliance with state fish and wildlife regulatory frameworks.

Recent activity appears concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic and Florida regions. Hillsborough County, Florida posted a competitive sealed bid (ITB 2600227) on April 21, 2026, with a May 7, 2026 deadline to supply Gambusia holbrooki mosquitofish in three size categories for a three-year contract valued at $169,440.00; delivery must occur within two weeks of purchase order issuance in bags containing minimum 2 gallons of oxygenated, medicated water. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania issued a letter-of-interest solicitation (2629) on May 11, 2026, with a June 4, 2026 deadline, seeking a sub-lessee to operate a 10-year trout nursery facility in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission to rear fingerling trout for public fishing events benefiting disadvantaged children and disabled citizens. Bidders must carry substantial insurance, comply with E-Verify and drug-free workplace requirements, and meet local-vendor preferences in the case of the Florida procurement.